Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Initiate a refugee program for persecuted health workers in Myanmar
Closed
60 signatures
What the petition asks
The military coup in Myanmar has lead to violence against health professionals for treating civilians. Healthcare workers in Myanmar require our protection. The government should setup a refugee program for persecuted health workers that allows them to seek refuge in the UK.
The persecution of healthcare workers in Myanmar is unacceptable. Healthcare workers should be allowed to provide treatment irrespective of their political status. If healthcare workers continue to be persecuted for performing their duties, then they should be able to seek safety in the UK via a formal refugee program supported and funded by HMG.
Timeline
| 14 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
60
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
14 Apr 2021
Closed
14 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.